The Software Library: MS-DOS

MS-DOS (/ˌɛmɛsˈdɒs/ em-es-doss; short for Microsoft Disk Operating System) is an operating system for x86-based personal computers mostly developed by Microsoft. It was the most commonly used member of the DOS family of operating systems, and was the main operating system for IBM PC compatible personal computers during the 1980s to the mid-1990s.

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Software for MS-DOS machines that represent entertainment and games. The collection includes action, strategy, adventure and other unique genres of game and entertainment software. Through the use of the EM-DOSBOX in-browser emulator, these programs are bootable and playable. Please be aware this browser-based emulation is still in beta - contact Jason Scott , Software Curator, if there are issues or questions. Thanks to eXo for contributions and assistance with this archive. Thank you for your...

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Developed by MECC Released 1990 Also For Apple II, Macintosh, Windows, Windows 3.x Published by MECC Pacing Real-Time Genre Educational, Simulation Setting Western Gameplay Managerial / Business Simulation Educational Geography, History Perspective Bird's-eye view, Side view, Text-based / Spreadsheet, Top-down Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Interface Text Parser Description As a covered wagon party of pioneers, you head out west from Independence, Missouri to the Willamette River and valley in...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 288 reviews )

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This collection is a hand-picked set of selections from the MS-DOS Software Library of the Internet Archive. They've been chosen because they represent major parts of the MS-DOS story, because they are particularly impressive, and because they're fun. The intention is to eventually link these games to manuals and other materials as time goes on. Curation was done by Jason Scott, Internet Archive's Software Librarian. He can be reached at jscott@archive.org with suggestion, questions and...

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Developed by Titus France SA Released 1993 Also For Amstrad CPC Published by Titus France SA Perspective Side view Setting Prehistoric Genre Action Gameplay Platform Visual 2D scrolling Description Prehistorik 2 takes up the story of its predecessor , for another caveman-era platform game. The hero must use his club to crush animal enemies, many of which then release bonus items to collect. He no longer needs to feed his clan, so there is no required minimum food target, unlike the original...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )

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Developed by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Released 1994 Also For Amiga, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Genesis, Linux, NES, Windows Published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Genre Action Setting Fantasy, Middle East Gameplay Platform Perspective Side view Visual 2D scrolling Misc Licensed Description The game from Virgin based on the 1992 animated Disney film is a side-scrolling platformer. The player controls Aladdin, who must make his way through several levels based on...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 9 reviews )

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Platform DOS Released Feb 26, 1994 Perspective Side view Setting Middle East Genre Action Gameplay Platform, Puzzle elements Visual 2D scrolling Description 4D Prince of Persia is an unofficial reworking of the original Prince of Persia game by Jordan Mechner . The levels have been rebuilt and made tougher. You have to save the princess from the clutches of the evil Jaffar who has given her 60 minutes to marry him or die. From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )

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Developed by Interplay Entertainment Corp. Released 1992 Also For Macintosh Published by Interplay Entertainment Corp. Educational Typing ESRB Rating Kids to Adults Genre Educational Misc Licensed Perspective Side view Description Mario comes to the PC, in the form of a typing tutor. In this product you get to play one of four games, of progressing difficulty (as either Mario, Luigi or the Princess): Mario's Smash & Dash: Assist your character run past a series of boxes and turtles, each...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 14 reviews )

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Developed by Brøderbund Software, Inc. Released 1990 Platform DOS Published by Brøderbund Software, Inc. Educational Geography, History Gameplay Puzzle elements Interface Menu Structures Genre Adventure, Educational Narrative Detective / Mystery Description This time you continue to catch Carmen Sandiego and her american gang in the U.S.A. Breaking from jail somewhere in Europe, she comes to yankees to steal their treasures. You as ACME detective have to travel from town to town on the tail...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 10 reviews )

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Developed by Westwood Studios, Inc. Released Dec, 1992 Also For Acorn 32-bit, Amiga Published by Virgin Games, Inc. Pacing Real-Time Genre Strategy/Tactics Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Visual Free-roaming camera Perspective Top-down Narrative War Interface Point and Select Misc Licensed Description The planet Arrakis (also known as Dune for its sandy landscape) is the only place in the known universe where Melange (more commonly known as the Spice) can be found. The Spice is the basis of...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 24 reviews )

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Platform DOS Released 1991 Perspective Side view Pacing Real-Time, Turn-based Genre Strategy/Tactics Gameplay Artillery Visual 2D scrolling Description It's all-out war in Scorched Earth , an artillery combat game. You and up to nine friends can duke it out on hills and in valleys as you nuke each other into submission in this turn-based tank battle. At the start of each round, each player purchases their weaponry, and if they choose, shields and parachutes for defense and safety from long...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 9 reviews )

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Developed by Taito Corporation Released 1995 Platforms 3DO, Game Gear, SNES, Windows, WonderSwan Published by GameBank Corp. Pacing Real-Time Genre Puzzle Gameplay Arcade, Tile Matching Puzzle Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Perspective Side view Art Anime / Manga Description The home version of Bust-A-Move is not a straight adaptation of the arcade game. It greatly increases the number of levels, has new gameplay features and introduces new modes. The general concept remains the same: the player...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 9 reviews )

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Developed by Malibu Interactive Released 1992 Platform Genesis Published by SEGA of America, Inc. Misc Licensed Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Platform Visual 2D scrolling Description The Genesis title based on Batman Returns is a platform game in which the Dark Knight must traverse five action-filled levels on his way to confront the Penguin. Areas include the rooftops of Gotham City, Max Shreck's department store, the Red Triangle Circus and the sewers. Besides run-and-jump...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )

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Platform DOS Released Nov 26, 1990 Gameplay Arcade, Platform Pacing Real-Time Genre Action Description Mario Brothers VGA is an unofficial remake of the classic Mario Bros. game of the arcade in VGA 16 colors. You control Mario who has to flip turtles coming out from two pipes at the top of the screen. The goal of the game is to defeat these turtles and score points by flipping them from underneath, not jumping on them. All gameplay is on one single screen, there are no scrolling levels like...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Developed by Tecmo, Ltd. Released 1992 Also For Amiga, Atari ST Published by Elite Systems Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Sports Sport Football (European) / Soccer Description Tecmo's World Cup '90 arcade game was remodeled based on the 1992 European Championships for its home computer release. The tournament's structure of the time (2 groups of 4 play each other once, top 2 go through to semi-finals followed by a final) is recreated, with any of Europe's soccer nations available to be chosen...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Released 1989 Also For Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, PC-98 Published by Electronic Arts, Inc. Perspective 1st-person Vehicular Automobile, Track Racing Genre Racing / Driving, Simulation Misc Licensed Gameplay Vehicle Simulator Description With the full support of Scuderia Ferrari, Formula One racing was recreated in detail in this simulation, with the top drivers and teams of 1986 to compete against for the most successful F1 team of all. You job does not start at the racetrack; perfecting...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Developed by Muse Software Released 1984 Also For Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 Published by Muse Software Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting World War II Gameplay Shooter, Stealth Description In this game, the player takes control of a lone prisoner who has been taking captive in a large castle occupied by the Nazis. Getting out of the cell and picking up a weapon is just the beginning; the ultimate goal is to acquire the war plans of the Nazis, and escape from Castle Wolfenstein...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 16 reviews )

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This is a varied collection of applications and programs written for MS-DOS. As things are emulated in the browser, there is currently no way to save the progress of your work, so please don't work too hard inside these applications! They are provided to give historical context and research into how programs and applications worked in earlier times. If you are not familiar with the in-browser emulator EM-DOSBOX being used to provide these applications, please read the FAQ . If you have...

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Apr 28, 2005 Released Apr 28, 2005 Also For Linux, Windows Pacing Turn-based Genre Role-Playing (RPG) Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Roguelike Perspective Top-down Narrative Horror Description This game is a mix between two classic games: Rogue , the text-only dungeon crawl role-playing game that has spawned a whole genre of games, and DOOM , one of the breakthrough games for 1st-person shooter genre. The story is the same as in Doom: You are some soldier performing his monotonic duties...favoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )

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The Demoscene has created wonderful programs for all sorts of platforms, including MS-DOS machines. Through the use of the EM-DOSBOX in-browser emulator, the demos in this collection are bootable and playable. Topics: msdos demoscene, demoscene entries

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Developed by Sunstorm Interactive, Inc. Released 1997 Also For Macintosh Published by WizardWorks Group, Inc. Genre DLC / Add-on Add-on Story / Mission Description This is an add-on episode for Duke Nukem 3D . Aliens have captured the President! Duke gets word that alien scum have landed in Washington D.C., laid it to waste, and imprisoned the leader of the free world. Always up for a heroic deed, Duke heads to D.C. to rid the city of enemy dirtbags and return the president to power! Includes 9...favoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Developed by SimTex, Inc. Released Sep, 1993 Also For Macintosh Published by MicroProse Software, Inc. Gameplay 4X, Managerial / Business Simulation Pacing Turn-based Genre Strategy/Tactics Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Description Master of Orion overlaps with Civilization insofar as you are the leader of one of several races. Technological advance, realm expansion and combat are all key elements. Where it differs is in being set in space. The planet Orion itself is a lush, fertile planet with...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 7 reviews )

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Developed by Maxis Software Inc. Released Dec 06, 1991 Also For Amiga, FM Towns, Macintosh, PC-98, Sharp X68000, SNES, Windows 3.x Published by Maxis Software Inc. Educational Ecology / Nature Perspective Side view, Top-down Genre Simulation Visual Isometric Description SimAnt explores the detail of the lives of ants, as you take full control of an ant colony. Build up your colony to conquer the other colonies in the yard. Foes include spiders and humans - make their lives a misery by invading...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 7 reviews )

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Developed by Didatech Software Ltd. Released 1991 Also For Apple II Published by Didatech Software Ltd. Educational Geography, Math / Logic, Science Perspective 1st-person Genre Educational Gameplay Managerial / Business Simulation Description Another installment in the geographical educational Crosscountry series represents the map of Canada. Players drive an 18-wheel truck around the country picking up and delivering a variety of commodities with typed-in commands (TURN ON MOTOR, LOOK AT MAP,...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews )

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ZZT is an ANSI character-based video game, created in 1991 by Tim Sweeney of Potomac Computer Systems which became Epic MegaGames in 1992. It remains a popular MS-DOS game creation system. ZZT itself is not an acronym for anything; its title was chosen so it would always appear at the bottom of newsgroup listings. It was later jokingly mentioned by Sweeney as being short for Zoo of Zero Tolerance, which has mistakenly become a popular belief. Although visually outdated at the time of its...

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Developed by Incredible Technologies, Inc. Released 1990 Also For Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64 Published by Walt Disney Computer Software, Inc. Misc Licensed Perspective Behind view, Side view Genre Action Gameplay Platform Visual 2D scrolling, Fixed / Flip-screen Description This game follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his three nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie. The aim of the game is shown in the introduction. Flintheart Glomgold challenges Scrooge to a competition to see...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 6 reviews )

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Developed by MECC Released 1990 Also For Apple II, Macintosh Published by MECC Educational Math / Logic Perspective Top-down Genre Educational, Puzzle Description Learn basic math skills with Number Munchers. Keep your Muncher away from the Troggles by munching on multiples, factors, prime numbers, equalities, and inequalities. If you can stay away from the Troggles and earn enough points, you'll be part of the Muncher Hall of Fame. From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Developed by Virgin Games, Inc. Released 1992 Also For Macintosh, Windows 3.x Published by Virgin Games, Inc. Gameplay Board Game Genre Strategy/Tactics Misc Licensed Description Monopoly Deluxe is a conversion of the classic board game. The game allows for some user-based rule changes such as money given for landing on "Free Parking". From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 11 reviews )

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Developed by Lucasfilm Games LLC Released 1988 Also For Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Linux, Macintosh, NES, Windows Published by Lucasfilm Games LLC Genre Adventure Gameplay Graphic Adventure, Puzzle elements Perspective Side view Visual 2D scrolling Interface Point and Select Narrative Comedy Description The Edison mansion has always been a creepy old house on the edge of town. There have been rumors of strange experiments going on and of odd creatures living amongst the Edison...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )

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Developed by Strategic Studies Group Pty Ltd. Released 1993 Also For Macintosh, Windows Mobile Published by Strategic Studies Group Pty Ltd. Official Site Warlords II Pacing Turn-based Genre Strategy/Tactics Setting Fantasy Gameplay RPG elements, Wargame Perspective Top-down Visual 2D scrolling Description Warlords II is a 2D turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. The player is a commander from one of several races (like the people from the Kingdoms, the Dark Elves, Ussyrian Orcs,...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 15 reviews )

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Platform DOS Released 1985 Gameplay Interactive Fiction / Text Adventure Genre Simulation Narrative Adult Description In the shadowy dives of Hoboken, New York, a lust-crazed man seals a final tryst with an old flame on the eve of her permanent relocation to far Denmark with her husband. This is a game that simulates a sexual exchange between a man (the player) and a simulated woman. Taking initial user input for the players' names, personality traits and measurements, it equips them with...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 11 reviews )

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Developed by Windmill Software Released 1983 Platform PC Booter Published by Windmill Software Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Arcade Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description Take control of a mechanical digging machine as you tunnel your way through the earth, searching for valuable gems and the even more valuable bags of gold! But watch out for Nobbins and Hobbins, and don't be careless enough to let the bags of gold crush you! Digger is an arcade game combining elements of the...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 12 reviews )

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Developed by Midway Manufacturing Company Released 1994 Also For Amiga, Amiga CD32, Arcade, Game Boy, Jaguar, SNES Published by Midway Manufacturing Company Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting Post-Apocalyptic, Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description The war of 1999 left the country of Kookistan in shambles. Naturally, a dictator named General Akhboob took control of the beleagured nation and began creating an army of radioactive mutants. With a virtually impenetrable stronghold,...

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Developed by Epic MegaGames, Inc. Released Sep 28, 1995 Platform DOS Published by Epic MegaGames, Inc. Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Platform, Shooter Visual 2D scrolling Description Played all six episodes of Jazz Jackrabbit and still can't get enough? Then play this special "Christmas" edition of Jazz . Featuring four levels with new graphics and sound, including a rap version of Little Drummer Boy . You still have your favorite weapons: RF missiles, toasters,...

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Platform DOS Released 1998 Perspective 1st-person Genre Action Gameplay Arcade Description A freeware 3D version of Bomberman . You play as one of the "Bombermen" (cute spacesuit wearing anime characters) and your goal is to blow up the other Bomberman before he gets you. You run around a 3D maze laying time delayed bombs as you go. Each time you kill your opponent you score a point and visa versa and the first player to reach 5 points wins the match. Many of the walls are...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )

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Released 1994 Also For Amiga, Atari ST Published by Domark Software, Inc. Perspective Text-based / Spreadsheet Sport Football (European) / Soccer Interface Menu Structures Genre Simulation, Sports Gameplay Managerial / Business Simulation Description Championship Manager 93/94 is the successor to Championship Manager . The text-based interface remains the same, but several new features have been added to the game. Included now are reserve squads, transfers with international players and injury...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 8 reviews )

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Published by Maxis Software Inc. Developed by Leaping Lizard Software, Inc. Released 1993 Also For FM Towns, Macintosh, PC-98, Windows, Windows 3.x ESRB Rating Kids to Adults Genre Simulation, Strategy Perspective Top-Down Theme Managerial Description Take control and manage a virtual farm, buying and selling lifestock and planting and maintaning crops. There is a changing weather system and realistic seasons important to the running of your farm. From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavorite ( 10 reviews )

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Developed by Synapse Software Corporation Released 1984 Also For Atari 8-bit, PC-88 Published by IBM Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Platform Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description Alley Cat is an action game consisting of several mini games tied together. You're a little black cat who wants to make love to a pretty lady cat that lives in an apartment complex. Play all kinds of cat-themed mini games in order to reach her and score as many points as you can while doing so....favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 7 reviews )

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Developed by Twilight Released 1992 Also For Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy, NES, SNES Published by Ocean Software Ltd. Misc Licensed Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Platform Visual 2D scrolling Description A licensed game based on the live action/animation movie "Cool World". Same as the movie, the game features cartoon graphics. You play as Frank Harris and your task is to stop Holli Would from entering the real world. You clear the levels by shooting doodles...favorite ( 3 reviews )

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Developed by Presage Software, Inc. Released Feb 23, 1995 Also For Macintosh, Windows Published by Interplay Entertainment Corp. Pacing Turn-based Genre Strategy/Tactics Gameplay Board Game Perspective 1st-person Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Interface Point and Select Description The game is a collection of board games, in which you play with Mario. He talks to you, playing Checkers, Go Fish, Dominoes, Backgammon, Yacht. Most of games can be played for Yoshis or Koopas - tribes of animals. From...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews )

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Commander Keen: Xmas 2010 is the first true Keen Dreams mod made by Szemigi, Ceilick and Levellass. The story Billy Blaze, eight-year-old genius, is the mild mannered identity of Commander Keen --- defender of Earth! While the universe was safe once again from the threat of evil aliens and Mortimer McMire, Billy lied snugly in his bed, anticipating the morning to come. It was Christmas Eve and Billy had been extra good that year (he saved the planet, the galaxy, AND the universe--that’s... Topics: keen dreams, shareware, mod

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You're the oldest and wisest elf of them all, come out of retirement to help Santa Claus prepare for a particularly tricky Christmas. Not a difficult game, but involves some trial and error. The AGT version plays Christmas carols over the internal speaker, but fortunately you can turn them off. -- Carl Muckenhoupt

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Developed by Sierra On-Line, Inc. Released 1991 Also For Amiga, Macintosh, PC-98 Published by Sierra On-Line, Inc. Perspective 1st-person Genre Adventure, Educational, Puzzle Description Castle of Dr. Brain is the first in a two-part series of educational puzzle-games from Sierra. This brain-blasting game is set, how surprisingly, in Dr. Brain's castle, where the player will have to beat Dr. Brain's traps and puzzles in order to fulfill the assignment given. From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )

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Developed by Mediamond Released Aug 31, 2000 Platform DOS Published by Mediamond Perspective Side view Genre Simulation, Sports Sport Snowboarding / Skiing Description Deluxe Ski Jump is a shareware ski jumping simulation with full 3D graphics and simulated physics. The game contains 32 different hills, which vary in size from the tiny K50 in England to the huge K250 in Slovenia. DSJ also allows for up to 16 players (computer or human controlled) to compete for the World Cup trophy...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )

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Developed by Electronic Arts, Inc. Released 1990 Also For Amiga, Commodore 64, NES Published by Electronic Arts, Inc. Gameplay Tricks / Stunts Interface Direct Control Genre Sports Sport Olympiad / Mixed Sports, Snowboarding / Skiing Description Ski or Die is a winter-themed extreme sports game in which the player can competes in 5 different events: Downhill Blitz : Downhill skiing event in which the player can make large jumps over chasms and perform stunts in the moguls section Innertube...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )

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MS-DOS: VGA Miner by (1989) Platform DOS Released 1989 Perspective Top-down Genre Strategy/Tactics Description A game where you buy equipment, then head beneath the town (built over an very strong layer of rock) and do mining in order to become rich and marry the woman of your dreams. From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )

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Developed by Sullivan Bluth Interactive Media, Inc. Released 1989 Also For Amiga, Atari ST, Macintosh Published by Sullivan Bluth Interactive Media, Inc. Genre Action Setting Fantasy Gameplay Timed Input Perspective 3rd-person (Other) Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Art Full Motion Video (FMV) Description Dirk the Daring was a heroic, if clumsy knight. When Princess Daphne was kidnapped by the dragon, Singe, and taken to his castle, Dirk set out to rescue her. Due to limitations of the computers at...favorite ( 8 reviews )

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Developed by MicroProse Ltd. Released Oct, 1992 Also For Amiga, Atari ST Published by MicroProse Software, Inc. Perspective 1st-person Vehicular Automobile, Track Racing Genre Racing / Driving, Simulation Gameplay Vehicle Simulator Description Formula 1 Grand Prix (known as World Circuit in the US) is the first installment of Geoff Crammond's Grand Prix series. The game includes all 16 international GP circuits of 1991. Players may drive them in quick race mode, single race or a full...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )

MS-DOS (/ˌɛmɛsˈdɒs/ em-es-doss; short for Microsoft Disk Operating System) is an operating system for x86-based personal computers mostly developed by Microsoft. It was the most commonly used member of the DOS family of operating systems, and was the main operating system for IBM PC compatible personal computers during the 1980s to the mid-1990s.

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